A controversial consultant calls for changes in line with Gov. LePage’s policies, leading to claims the report is a political document.
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Raye, Poliquin show differences in 2nd District debate
The Republican candidates agree on a national park and an east-west highway, but not on a no-tax pledge.
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Oversight committee hands off CDC document-shredding case to Maine AG
Members reach no consensus on lawbreaking at the state Center for Disease Control, but some say there was misconduct and a cover-up.
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LePage says nursing home funding is ‘critical’
The governor blames Maine legislators for failing to act, but Democrats say they’ve already approved extra money and the governor is just looking for political cover for previously vetoing funds.
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Michaud to lead Portland’s Pride Parade
If elected, the rural Democratic congressman would be the first openly gay candidate in the U.S. to win a governor’s race.
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Eliot Cutler unveils economic plan aimed at women
It would address the wage gap, reproductive freedom and domestic violence, among other issues.
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Maine blocks use of welfare benefit cards at ATMs in dozens of locations
Recipients won’t be able to get cash at many bars, strip clubs, liquor stores and more as DHHS begins enforcing a 2012 anti-abuse law.
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Will affluent suburbs remain Cutler country?
The independent candidate for governor dominated communities like Yarmouth in 2010, and he’ll need to do it again to succeed in November.
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Democrats split on social issues in 2nd District
Troy Jackson and Emily Cain have had differences on abortion rights and same-sex marriage.
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Bill Nemitz: Eliot Cutler facing up to ‘spoiler’ label
Trailing in the polls with six months left until the election, he tells potential supporters not to worry now about splitting the anti-LePage vote.